IUI vs. IVF: cost, effectiveness, and strategy

I have so many friends struggling with infertility or getting different fertility information from their doctors—”freeze your eggs, don’t freeze your eggs, it’s okay that you don’t get your period, it’s a warning sign”. Then I read Dr. Natalie Crawford’s amazing book, The Fertility Formula, and I found out that there’s a HUGE underlying cause of infertility that I’ve never heard anyone talk about. 

So today, I’m fortunate to have on Dr. Natalie Crawford, a world renowned fertility doctor, a double board certified OBGYN, and author of The Fertility Formula, to clear things up. We’re talking about exactly what to do in your 20s, 30s, and 40s for your fertility. And heads up—even if you don’t want kids, your fertility is incredibly important for your overall health. 

Whether you’re trying to put yourself in the best possible position for the future you want, or you’re trying to solve a problem, this episode is going to help, and you’re going to get information you won’t hear anywhere else.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• The hidden cause of infertility nobody talks about and how to fight it with sleep, exercise, and food

• Why your period is a vital sign—and the simple tracking methods that reveal your fertility health

• When to freeze your eggs for the best ROI—and why the "insurance policy" narrative is misleading

• How birth control masks fertility problems and why taking a break could change everything

• The scary truth about sperm counts and what men must do differently

• Why your fertility is a health marker for your entire life—even if you never want kids

• The one blood test every woman should get in her 20s to avoid devastating surprises

• How to cut through conflicting doctor advice and become your own best advocate

• The real math behind egg freezing success rates—and when IVF beats IUI

• Simple lifestyle changes that improve egg quality in just 60-90 days

If you liked this episode, check out these episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast:

•The Truth About Birth Control, Cycle Syncing, PMS, And More

•The Hidden Root Cause of Aging Faster, PCOS, & Endometriosis (+ Exactly What To Do About It)

For more from Dr. Natalie Crawford:

•Pre-Order Her Book, The Fertility Formula: Take Control of Your Reproductive Future: https://bookpeople.com/book/9780593994306 

•Website: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ 

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd 

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